Sewing Machine Problem? | 5 DIY Fixes!

[@Benny-y5d]

Hahahaha! You literally solved all of my issues. Thank you, I'll be watching more of your videos.

[@SewYeah]

Love to hear it!

[@Stitcher_in_MD]

Thank you so much for explaining the possible problems so well!! I have been sewing for over 50 years and finally learned how to adjust the tension!! I have a 14?year old Bernina that just gave me a motor failed msg. So I took out my mom’s old Singer, set it up only to find that the tension was awful and the stitch didn’t look right. Got online and discovered that it needed a different size needle and bobbins. After replacing those and watching your videos my stitch is great and I can finish up my holiday sewing!! Always something else to sew!! Thanks a bunch again!!

[@SewYeah]

So glad it helped. Merry Christmas!!🥰🎄⛪

[@stephyleighgriffinmusic]

Thank god I found this vid! Dude I took my sewing machine apart to see how it works on the inside… I knew the problem was something with tension… the presser foot has to be up when you thread the needle! 🤦🏼‍♀️🎉🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@SewYeah]

You're welcome! So glad it helped!

[@helendea4559]

That was my problem too! The presser foot down when threading the needle. I've been sewing since I was a teenager, factory sewing too.

[@helendea4559]

Thank you for the help and yes something simple was wrong.

[@SewYeah]

Glad we could help!☺️💕

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

Hello! Another fun chat to listen to while I hand quilt! I just want you to know how much I enjoy your channel's content. I hope you have a cheerful week ahead! Thank you for sharing this video and your time.

[@SewYeah]

We are so happy you enjoy our channel!! We are so grateful for you and our other fabulous customers! Happy sewing and have a great weekend!

[@carolinedombrowski8882]

All excellent tips. I especially like the way you explain how to be sure we are putting our bobbins into our machines correctly. The number six illustrations is a great one and easy to remember.

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@janicedeschenes3809]

Thank you. It worked. My bobbin thread wasn't being picked up. I was going to buy a new machine. Thank you again very much. You are greatly appreciated. 😊

[@SewYeah]

So glad it helped!

[@vickyh7881]

Thank you for the common sense reminders. I just went through cleaning out my machine and was ready to throw it out the window, because it wouldn’t sew right. I finally rethreaded it, and now it works fine. Sewing 101. Duh.

[@SewYeah]

Awesome! We are so glad it is working again and that the video was helpful! Happy sewing with your machine that is working great! 😊🙌

[@terrihasstedt5855]

Thanks, it helps to remember the basics, like go to sleep and try again tomorrow...

[@SewYeah]

So true! Thanks for watching!

[@Tobbe7706]

I just experienced trouble #1. Thanks for letting me know! ✌️😉😃

[@SewYeah]

So glad this helped!! Thanks for watching

[@ceasharpful]

Thank you so much for your troubleshooting video. After showing your video to my wife she had a light bulb moment when you mentioned the “bird nest” issue and how to resolve that, and sure enough that was the issue. You are awesome, thank you and best to you always. 😎

[@SewYeah]

Glad it helped

[@Cleo749]

Wow, thanks for all the tips. I am sure they wil help keep me sewing.

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching! We are so glad the video was helpful! Happy sewing!

[@michellewohlgemuth8597]

Thanks for the info! I knew about the bird's-nest fix, but the dull-needle-knock I need to go fix now. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@SewYeah]

Awesome! We are so glad it was helpful! See you next time!

[@deniseoffenbacher2319]

Great info love when you do these tutorials on machines

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad it was helpful! More to come soon!

[@sophiastamatis9235]

I just love your training videos. Very well explained. Thank you ❤️

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@lindabrown7374]

Just subscribed. Great video. I have a friend who had the tension on her machine set incorrectly. Having sewn for a long time, I can tell when the tension is wrong by pulling the thread. I was able to fix that for her. Another friend never cleaned her machine and was having trouble. I explained to her over the phone what to do and her machine works fine now!

[@SewYeah]

Welcome! Cleaning and tension are definitely issues that come up a lot. We are so glad you were able to help your friends with their machines! Thanks so much for watching and we hope to see you again soon!🎉🙌🎈

[@Mikeandjudysherman]

#1 and #4 and rethread a couple times. That did it! Thanks for saving me $$$

[@SewYeah]

Your welcome!!!!

[@jrecipes]

Thank you so much for your tutorial and very useful information! This saved me tremendous amount of time and money!

[@SewYeah]

Thank you!! 😊

[@solalehemadi5185]

Thank you for the info. I had made so many birds nest unnecessarily!😄 Now I know what to do. 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@SewYeah]

Glad we could help!

[@michaelwierenga9313]

Thank you! Was super frustrated with the problems and could not sort it out! Hopefully the quilt will now get done..

[@SewYeah]

You can do this!

[@doriswenzel4688]

Thank you for these tips. All good points. Thank you 😊 💓 ☺️ 💗

[@SewYeah]

Yay! We glad the video was helpful!

[@sharontuch3405]

Good information. Thank You T I never used # 6 for bobbin I use the Letter P makes more sense to me! You are sew right, I was cleaning my 2450 I was tired I knew to wait but then it froze could not get the late back off!! Grrrr 👿 I was tired, covered him up went back after sleep and fixed it!

[@SewYeah]

🙌😊 Nice work! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jojosewist8921]

If your machines bobbin goes in like a p it won't work if put in machine like a 6 that's for sure

[@debmckasson1953]

Awesome video. Lots of great info!

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@leahholland6272]

Great tips.... another common cleaning issue is the lint in the bobbin area. Super simple to clean, but very necessary! Especially after sewing velvet, Minky or flanellette...

[@SewYeah]

Great tip! Thanks so much for watching!

[@bettybrown6373]

Great Video! Thanks!

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for watching!

[@meldumas8868]

Thank you. Good advice.

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching! We are so glad it was helpful! 👏😀

[@ginamercado8129]

Great advice! Thank you

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching! We are so glad the video is helpful!

[@TheCornhusker]

Thank you!

[@SewYeah]

Thank you!!

[@ananasrin3564]

Thank you so so much. This video was very helpfull for me

[@SewYeah]

I'm so glad!

[@nancygonzalez2855]

Great information.

[@SewYeah]

🙌😀

[@myedgar2020]

Good job you're the greatest

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much!! We are so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@pattiecoxey]

Great tips!

[@SewYeah]

We hope you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching!

[@chrystalhenthorne8209]

Thank you, it helps to remember the basics! My machine trouble shooting mantra is take a deep breath and "TNT"...Thread, Needle, Tension...in that order. I have added make sure I'm rested to the list.

[@SewYeah]

Great mantra!! Thanks for watching!

[@jojosewist8921]

Don't forget bobbin inserted correctly

[@chrystalhenthorne8209]

@@jojosewist8921 that would be thread, I start by checking all the thread paths. Good point though.

[@gingerisrael3785]

Thank you for the great information!!!

[@lindatate5827]

Great info, keep the machine covered when not using and clean that bobbin area often

[@SewYeah]

Thank you so much for watching! We are so glad it was helpful! 😀

[@janeenpfeiffer3465]

Thanks Teancum, fun tips😊

[@SewYeah]

😀 Thanks for watching!

[@Ann-qr2pv]

Thank you! Sooo, helpful!!!

[@SewYeah]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ann-qr2pv]

@@SewYeah I have yet to tear into mine. I was patching my husbands' jeans and now the needle won't even hold one stitch. So frustrating. There is no repairman for many miles. my machine is a Janome hd 1000. Where do I look for the problem??

[@baseballquilter8984]

Thank you, Teancum! I guess I need to replace my needle. I have that thumping sound going on now. No issues with my thread or my bobbin. And yes, I would rather have my machine at home with me than sitting on a rack waiting to have a check-up. ;0)

[@SewYeah]

Yes! Good luck! Thanks for watching!

[@carolynmills513]

I had no idea when to change my needle! Thanks Also, love that quilt behind you. Is there a pattern on your web site for it?

[@SewYeah]

🤗🤗🥰

[@marisanepote9255]

Great tips-thanks

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching! We are so glad it was helpful!

[@terrillpercussion536]

Thanks heaps Dude!!!

[@SewYeah]

Glad to help!

[@Angel-vn6wb]

Do you have any videos for a whining noise coming from handwheel area?

[@sheliagage2227]

Great info!

[@SewYeah]

🙌😊 Thanks so much for watching!

[@Blackdove-w5o]

Thanks great help

[@SewYeah]

Glad it helped!

[@MargaretKennedy-Berka]

you solved my problem its a janome and i wondered why the tenion wasn't working it was threaded with the ressure foot down, Thanks

[@SewYeah]

Glad to help!

[@jenniferherrington]

Also, I had a Janome that would not reverse. A, Janome My Excel 4023. If you have time, I would love to see a video of repairing that issue! New subscriber... I love your content! I am also a new and upcoming sewer.

[@SewYeah]

Noted! Keep watching for more tips from the guys!!

[@Hemmer5]

My Janome Skyline 5 is the letter P for the bobbin.

[@SewYeah]

Thanks! 🎄🎅

[@Yorumcu63]

Good video

[@SewYeah]

Thanks!

[@MarinaOutwater]

Can you show how you opened up the bernette b05 side panel. You showed before and after but not how to open it up. Thanks.

[@SewYeah]

These questions should go in the chat when the live is going. Otherwise they don't get seen

[@pinkoknitter1421]

Page 70 in the manual

[@rosepedal05]

I have a brother JX 2517 love it easy fun but my spool pin is stuck unable to find a shop around me to fix it vicky

[@SewYeah]

That's not good!! 🤞

[@eduardachi2571]

now a days do machines need to be oiled

[@SewYeah]

Hello! Yes your machine will still need to be oiled. Refer to your machine's manual to determine how often to oil. Thanks for watching!

[@RetiredAdventurers]

What cause the tread to come off the take-up lever , lately I’ve been having to retread all the time . Thx

[@SewYeah]

It's hard to say without looking at the machine. Could be several reasons

[@gummibYouknowme]

I just sat here and laughed for 2 minutes because I quit sewing after I kept getting a birds nest 🙃 cleaned the machine. New needle. Yeah, please rethread 😅

[@SewYeah]

Never give up 😅

[@ceedadzclothing867]

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[@DH-pz9yq]

I have a safety device active on a brothers qc1000. we've been through every troubleshooting. just need to know where tyhe safety ddevice is.

[@SewYeah]

We are sorry you are having trouble with your machine. You will need to reach out to our Repair Dept. by coming by the store with your machine.

[@charlotterey3156]

Is there a link for the machines that you sell?

[@SewYeah]

Hello. We would be happy to help you with sewing machine inquiries. You can see our machines on our website at www.sewyeahquilting.com. You can also email us at [e-mail] and we would be happy to answer any questions. We hope to speak to you soon. Thanks!

[@jenniferherrington]

What about the letter P method for putting in the bobbin?

[@SewYeah]

Not sure I know about the letter P method🧵🪡

[@jojosewist8921]

@@SewYeah some bobbins go in with thread like a p and some go in like a 6 I remember sewing years ago on machine that bobbin went in like letter p.

[@chipohamandishe3157]

I didn't get you right about the bobbin how to place it ,is number six the proper way or not

[@SewYeah]

Please go back and watch the live again to get the answer. 🥰🎄💕Thanks for watching.

[@maryannshupinski4670]

Is their anyway at home to fix a bobbin winder on a singer 5040c I had the machine given to me and the bobbin winder wont lock in place to wind it.If I hold it in place it will wind the bobbin but this is not what I really want to do.

[@SewYeah]

I'm sure there is but we can't answer over the comment section. Would need to see it.

[@jnl.]

i have a serger that all the tension dials have to be on 7 or 8, when they should be normally at 3. how can that be fixed? also, i have a new issue that just started and the thread for my left needle keeps popping out of the tension disks constantly...like every 15 inches of sewing. the tension is not too high, if i put it any lower the thread is loose. what is causing this? it might be related to the first issue with all the tension disks too loose. my machine is a janome 234d. where i live its minimum 200 bucks just to get a machine serviced, and that doesnt include any repairs, just the basic service.

[@SewYeah]

😒😒

[@DeborahBrown-jx3yw]

I have a Elna 6004 machine. The display screen says overload & the machine stops sporadically. I have done all the usual things. Do you know what might cause this?

[@SewYeah]

You will have to bring it in for the tech to look at it.

[@get2craft]

What brand is most reliable? And what brand breaks the most? What about Singer, Brother , or Janome?

[@SewYeah]

Everyone has their own preference to that question. 😂👍

[@noraestrada5102]

Hi, my handwheel doesn't turn. I was sewing and it stop and thread and material got jam

[@SewYeah]

We are sorry you are having trouble with your machine. You will need to reach out to our Repair Dept. by coming by the store with your machine.

[@RetiredAdventurers]

I check the take -up lever and I still get birds nest , if I rethread the whole machine it works fine for a bit then get a birds nest again, any suggestions? Th.

[@SewYeah]

Tension too loose on top??

[@suzannamertins7029]

Mine is newer and doesn’t have the disks. Every time I have to replace the threads it takes me a week to fix it. I always have the bubble on the top 😢help please

[@SewYeah]

We are sorry you are having this problem. We would need to talk to you to go any further with it.🤔🤗🥰

[@suzannamertins7029]

@ it’s ok I figured it out. I had to slow down the speed to make bobbins

[@tchr1106]

eyelashes on the bobbin side of the fabric. is that a nest??

[@SewYeah]

It's not a nest. But it usually means your tension is too loose on top when this happens. Could be other issues, but usually that is the reason. Your thread may have slipped out of the tension spring on top as well. Check all those things. 💕💕

[@yusufozturk1345]

Hello, there is e-16 error code for singer 457k. How can i solve. Could you help me please ?

[@SewYeah]

Hey every make and model and be a little different but normally that error code is that the needle plate isn’t down all the way or that your upper thread check spring is broken or has been missed in threading. Try read threading and taking off the needle plate and putting it back on and if that doesn’t fix it then I would recommend taking into a tech near you

[@karenjackson1700]

My machine Janome 9450 mine is a letter P for the bobbin

[@SewYeah]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@hudakhan604]

My swing machine are so different machine ho I repair I m very confused 🤔🤔😢😢😢???

[@SewYeah]

We are sorry you are having trouble with your machine. You will need to reach out to our Repair Dept. by coming by the store with your machine.

[@kerryhorwitz4093]

I am disabled so I am having trouble getting to my main machine. I bought a mini sewing machine. Nightmare. I think it only takes diddy cotton reels. I can't stop the thread from breaking. I rethreaded many times. I can pull the reel until the needle is threaded. Then it will not budge. What (probably daft) thing am I doing wrong? I am not sure if any other better quality reels will fit a mini machine. HELP!!!!😮

[@SewYeah]

We really couldn't answer that without looking at the machine. We are sorry you are having so much trouble. Thanks for watching.

[@nasrinkiarostami880]

After some experiments of stitching, my needle didn’t move. I took bobbin out and start moving the handwheal . Now hand wheal doesn’t move too. My machine is Singer 2277

[@SewYeah]

Needs to see the Machine Dr. for sure!

[@HamzaNuhu-v9m]

Please I need to join to referring sewing machines please 🙏🙏

[@SewYeah]

🤔🤔🤔

[@HamzaNuhu-v9m]

@@SewYeah please

[@bradleycarroll5038]

im a new to sewing since i inherited a sewing machine and have no clue on what is good and bad thread is. can you explain in simple terms?

[@bradleycarroll5038]

there is alot of old fuzzy thread in kit. i should just probably just throw the old fuzzy cotton thread away

[@SewYeah]

Old thread naturally degrades, and it will snap easier and more often while you're sewing. We recommend Aurifil thread, it comes in a ton of colors and will last you so much longer than the old spools.

[@StudioThaler]

I love you.

[@joanholland5688]

Can't find the pattern for the quilt behind you. Help please.

[@SewYeah]

😒🤔😊

[@cintakalowlow1193]

Ive set my sewing machine up but when i sew it doesnt sew?? Like the needles moving and everything but when i look at my fabric theres no stiches done. What can i do???

[@SewYeah]

We wouldn't be able to tell you what is wrong without see it in person. I'm sorry!

[@renatal1972]

I had that problem, turns out it was my bobbin winder was engaged. When I disengaged my machine worked great again

[@tammycrowell5442]

What if my tension disk housing keeps falling out of my machine? 😳 I keep putting it back in and tightening it down real tight, but over time it falls out again.

[@SewYeah]

We are sorry you are having trouble with your machine. You will need to reach out to our Repair Dept. by coming by the store with your machine, or reaching out to a dealer closer to you . We can't answer these questions in the chat.

[@outlawbesi5409]

My machine wont do zigzag ör other things it will go just right .. can someone tell me what should i look or what to do

[@SewYeah]

It would take a phone call or a visit to the store. Thanks for watching!!💕💕

[@hajiamaata7426]

My singer industrial machine jammed please help.

[@SewYeah]

We are sorry you are having trouble with your machine. You will need to reach out to our Repair Dept. by coming by the store with your machine.

[@SledDog5678]

My take up lever (Brother) was problematic; kept unthreading by slipping out of the groove. I tied a silk thread around it to create a secure groove. Problem solved in an emergency.

[@SewYeah]

I love a good DIY fix! I'm glad you found a solution that worked 😊👍

[@nancycatron2722]

One of the best things you can also do is clean you machine!!!!!

[@SewYeah]

Yes! Regular cleaning and maintenance is key! Thanks for watching!

[@marinmoore-uj4sn]

What if it automatic goes on

[@SewYeah]

We are sorry you are having trouble with your machine. You will need to reach out to our Repair Dept. by coming by the store with your machine.

[@shelliefuller5070]

Hmm, four hour drive to Las Vegas isn't too bad is it?🤔 Not for fabric it isn't!

[@SewYeah]

Yes!! We hope to see you soon! 🤣

[@karlaharrison2435]

My problem is my sewing machine will not go in reverse and the button is stuck in?

[@SewYeah]

I would take your machine in to your local machine repair expert to see if that button is jammed!

[@annamaxflair]

trying to subscribe, some kind of info graphic comes up from bell

[@SewYeah]

You can subscribe to our KZbin sale notifications here: sewyeahquilting.com/pages/announcement-board Thank you!

[@annamaxflair]

done, that page that pops up when people click the main subscribe button should be adjusted, think a great number of people are apt to just move on instead of asking about it, think your numbers would skyrocket with just the one click

[@rebeccafoster-faith6647]

#5 - when I got my new (to me) machine - they said "make a p for perfect bobbin"

[@SewYeah]

🙌😀Great tip! Thanks for watching!

[@MofforblessingAfor]

My machine makes the bird sound when the thread is okay but does not still sew

[@SewYeah]

🤨🤨😒

[@margecampbell4667]

friends Bernina stops when hot, any ideas?

[@SewYeah]

We are sorry you are having trouble with your machine. You will need to reach out to our Repair Dept. by coming by the store with your machine.

[@sanjivaniapte6955]

Machine. Usha.Delux. 1960 s model. Stilluding. But now it makes the noise....KHAAD..KHAAD. and the bobin dosent makes a click sound while it is fixed in the case....this used tobe indication of ok .. fitted.

[@SewYeah]

We are sorry you are having trouble with your machine. You will need to reach out to our Repair Dept. by coming by the store with your machine.

[@johanna5688]

I was disappointed bcz I thought I was going to see repairs here. I have to keep my Elna Explore 340 on Tension no.2 bcz the tension dial is too tight. I want to REPAIR it. Tension dial should be average on 5 or 4.5 How can I loosen the tension INSIDE the machine so I can sew on tension 5 please?

[@SewYeah]

We can't answer that here. I'm sorry

[@ToniWilson-c4q]

My problem is a tight screw , its so thight even WD 40 wont even losen up the screw

[@SewYeah]

What in the world. What about a little pair of snips that you use for making jewelry

[@imogenethomas1138]

I find that I make 90 percent of my mistakes when I am tired.

[@SewYeah]

So true! Thanks for watching!

[@brendastevens8325]

How about serger? Haven't seen anything related to oiling or caring for a serger! Any suggestions?

[@SewYeah]

Maybe soon!!

[@jeaninedrylie1499]

Thanks - very helpful!

[@SewYeah]

We are so glad the video was helpful! Thanks so much for watching. Hope to see you again soon😀

[@theresaraddatz-melancon9334]

Great information! Thank you!

[@SewYeah]

Thanks so much for watching! We hope this video was helpful! Happy sewing!

[@lorim2074]

Great tips! Thank you!!!

[@SewYeah]

Thank you for watching!!!